Seminar course 3a: Preparatory Research in Architectural Technology for Master's Thesis
5 credits
Master’s level
Autumn Term 2025
About the course
The course focuses on preparatory technical and professional research and studies prior to the degree project. Alongside of studies and design research in Synthesis Course 3 and exploration of history and theory in Seminar Course 3b, students shall identify and examine technical, professional, planning, financial, environmental, structural and material strategies that they intend to apply to the degree project. Research may involve communication with consultants or suppliers, material studies, large and small-scale prototypes, field trips to production facilities, meetings with planners and businesspeople, material testing and small-scale preparatory projects that include a 3,000-word research report.
This course contains occasions that are included in a degree programme at Umeå university and applies only to those of you who are admitted to the programme. You will receive information about application times and what applies to you from your institution.
Seminar course 3a: Preparatory Research in Architectural Technology for Master's Thesis, 5 credits
Autumn Term 2025
Offered as part of a degree programme
Starts
1 September 2025
Ends
18 January 2026
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
17%
Required Knowledge
Admission to the course requires at least 240 credits, including the courses: Synthesis course 1: Architecture and Urban Design Project, Positioning (20 credits) Seminar course 1a: Architectural Technology, Sustainability and Environmental Impact (5 credits) Seminar course 1b: Theory and History of Architecture and Urban Design (5 credits) Synthesis course 2: Architecture and Urban Design Project, Resolution (20 credits) Seminar course 2a: Architectural Technology, Resolution (5 credits) Seminar course 2b: Professional Studies in Architecture and Urban Design (5 credits)
